1 Peter 5:9 web — Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferin…

World English Bible

"Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings."

— 1 Peter 5:9, World English Bible

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1 Peter 5 — Context

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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

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casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

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But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

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To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

1 Peter 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 5:9 say?
1 Peter 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.”
Where is 1 Peter 5:9 in the Bible?
1 Peter 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 5:9.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 5:9 in?
1 Peter 5:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 5:9?
1 Peter 5:9 reads (WEB): “Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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